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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,032 and 330,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,032 and 330,534 is: 496,531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,032 : 330,534 = 330,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,032/330,534 = 330,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,032x = 330,534 × 330,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,032x = 109,252,725,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252,725,156/220,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,531.07

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